Cyclical Gully Emptying Operative (non-driver)
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Okehampton, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Paramount Personnel |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PCON3700 |
Summary
Cyclical Gully Emptying Operative (non-driver)
Location: Okehampton
Job Type: Temp / Perm
Salary: £12.75 to £13 per hour
Category: Gully Emptying Operative
Job Reference: PCON3700
Job description:
We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Cyclical Gully Emptying Operative (non-driver) to join our client’s highways maintenance team. Working as part of a 2-person crew, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient cleaning of gully (drains) across West Devon as part of the Council’s term maintenance contract.
This is a vital role in maintaining the counties drainage infrastructure, helping to prevent flooding and ensure road safety for all users.
Requirements for this role:-
Operate gully emptying vehicles and associated equipment to clean and maintain roadside drainage assets. This role also involves a large amount of manual work especially when hand digging drains to ensure the water flow continues.
Work from scheduled routes and respond to ad-hoc requests as required.
Accurately record completed work using handheld devices or paper logs.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
Liaise with supervisors and other team members to ensure efficient service delivery.
Successful candidates for the role of Gully Emptying Operative should have:-
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to carry out work to a high standard
Good communication skills
Applicants must have:
Full drivers license
CSCS card (Preferred)
Driving license with no more than 6 points considered
Good timekeeping skills
Willingness and flexibility to undertake some shifts out of normal working hours
Willingness to carry out other tasks upon request
Hours of work:
Monday – Friday , days or nights.
Rate of Pay:
£12.75 – £13.00 per hour
Overtime at 150% after 40 hours Monday – Friday, nights and Saturdays
Standby payments for being on call Monday – Thursday or Friday – Sunday
These will be PAYE positions so you will benefit from:
Accrued Holiday Pay from day one
Pension contributions (after a qualifying period)
Weekly Pay
Overtime at overtime rates
No umbrella payments or fees
Only Tax and National Insurance deductions and this will be shown on your payslip.
This will start as a temporary role, but will become permanent after 3-4 months. So to apply for this role please send your CV through this website or call 0345 241 1000 for more information.
Please note that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for us to share selected details with our clients for their related vacancies. This will be the only notification you will receive regarding this and we take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish us to submit or use your CV, please do email to ask us to destroy your CV as soon as possible to ensure it is not used.
Location: Okehampton
Job Type: Temp / Perm
Salary: £12.75 to £13 per hour
Category: Gully Emptying Operative
Job Reference: PCON3700
Job description:
We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Cyclical Gully Emptying Operative (non-driver) to join our client’s highways maintenance team. Working as part of a 2-person crew, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient cleaning of gully (drains) across West Devon as part of the Council’s term maintenance contract.
This is a vital role in maintaining the counties drainage infrastructure, helping to prevent flooding and ensure road safety for all users.
Requirements for this role:-
Operate gully emptying vehicles and associated equipment to clean and maintain roadside drainage assets. This role also involves a large amount of manual work especially when hand digging drains to ensure the water flow continues.
Work from scheduled routes and respond to ad-hoc requests as required.
Accurately record completed work using handheld devices or paper logs.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
Liaise with supervisors and other team members to ensure efficient service delivery.
Successful candidates for the role of Gully Emptying Operative should have:-
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to carry out work to a high standard
Good communication skills
Applicants must have:
Full drivers license
CSCS card (Preferred)
Driving license with no more than 6 points considered
Good timekeeping skills
Willingness and flexibility to undertake some shifts out of normal working hours
Willingness to carry out other tasks upon request
Hours of work:
Monday – Friday , days or nights.
Rate of Pay:
£12.75 – £13.00 per hour
Overtime at 150% after 40 hours Monday – Friday, nights and Saturdays
Standby payments for being on call Monday – Thursday or Friday – Sunday
These will be PAYE positions so you will benefit from:
Accrued Holiday Pay from day one
Pension contributions (after a qualifying period)
Weekly Pay
Overtime at overtime rates
No umbrella payments or fees
Only Tax and National Insurance deductions and this will be shown on your payslip.
This will start as a temporary role, but will become permanent after 3-4 months. So to apply for this role please send your CV through this website or call 0345 241 1000 for more information.
Please note that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for us to share selected details with our clients for their related vacancies. This will be the only notification you will receive regarding this and we take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish us to submit or use your CV, please do email to ask us to destroy your CV as soon as possible to ensure it is not used.
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